Last week I began my month-long Spring adventure in the Middle East and on Friday I landed in Israel. Before I left for the trip I had inquired as to the weather and I was told that it was hot, sunny and basically summer… So, of course, I packed all summer clothes and only one jacket.

Israel welcomed me with dark, heavy clouds.
That evening, when I went for a two-mile walk, I was reassured that even if the rain did start it would only drizzle lightly. When I was at my walk’s most distant point, the heavens indeed opened up and it rained so hard that it was impossible for me to see ahead more than a few inches at a time! I needed to run back to the house trusting I would make it safely, without the luxury of seeing where I was stepping or if there was a car approaching when I crossed every street. And Israeli drivers are really reckless sometimes!
Needless to say, I was completely soaked when I got back. My body shivered all night on the cold, hard bed in this super cold house with open windows, and no heat.
I reflected on how pampered I am back in the USA… living in a heated house, sleeping on a heated bed that’s always soft and comfortable… using accurate and to-the-minute weather predictions to ensure I’m prepared…
But back to the present moment. The heavy rains and chilly temperatures continued all through the weekend! And this isn’t even a rant about meteorologists.

I’m so thankful to be here and to able to recount my rainy excitement with you…!
As I penned it, I realized it’s one of those times I’ve intimately experienced the Serenity Prayer.
I’ve been working on accepting these things that I cannot change and yes, of course, it’s easier said than done, but that’s the beautiful challenge of it.
I’m brimming with gratitude and peace and could not help but share this reminder: the proficiency for Serenity and Wisdom is a process. You’re doing the best you can!
Remain loving and patient with yourself as you continue developing and fulfilling all that you seek!

Yours in Calmness,
Dr. Inessa
Calmness.com